Undergraduate Degrees

Bachelor’s Degree in Asian American Studies

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Asian American Studies provides an interdisciplinary approach to explore the diverse histories, cultures, communities, and contemporary realities in Asian America. It is designed to offer students an opportunity to develop a greater understanding of the complexities of Asian American experiences and to prepare them to function in a multiethnic society and multicultural world. The communication and critical analysis skills which are stressed in the program will be instrumental to students pursuing postbaccalaureate degrees in “traditional” disciplines, including History, Geography, Sociology, Psychology, and Literature; in interdisciplinary programs like Ethnic Studies and Women’s Studies; and in professional fields such as Law, Business Administration, and Social Work. The program’s curriculum and broad liberal arts perspectives likewise will prepare students for employment in several professions, including education, public policy, community development, media, social services, and human resources. Admission to the program requires completion of the G.E. Foundation courses.

Bachelor’s Degree in Asian Studies

Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary program that offers three concentrations: Asia Area Studies; Asia and Business; Asia and Globalization. All of these concentrations share a common core. Beyond the common core requirements, students select elective courses from one of the three concentrations to complete their 39 unit requirement for the major. Regular consultation with an advisor is highly recommended. Because of the importance of statistics to this discipline, students are advised to include STAT 108 among their GE courses. It is also suggested that students take AST 320 or AST 336 for their required Upper Division WI Capstone course.

Students are strongly encouraged to spend a semester or more in Asia on a study abroad program. Information about these programs can be obtained at the AAAS office (FO3-340) or the Center for International Education (BH 201).

Requirements beginning in Fall 2014

Majors of Asian Studies requires a minimum of 39 units distributed as follows and declare their concentration in Asia Area Studies; Asia and Business; or Asia and Globalization:

Major Requirements:

Foreign Language Courses (12 units)

Take at least three semesters (or equivalent) of a single Asian language. Language choices are Chinese, Japanese, or an Asian language approved by the AAAS undergraduate advisor (typically Korean, Vietnamese or Cambodian). Students with language competency may test out of this requirement. Students are encouraged to take their language courses early in their academic career and plan to study one or more semesters abroad in Asia to meet this requirement.

*Take AAAS 492 Senior Research Seminar (3 units)- Prerequisites: Upper-division standing in Asian Studies, Japanese, Chinese Studies, Asian American Studies or consent of the instructor. Students must have scored 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Examination or completed the necessary portfoio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone.

Concentrations- Take a minimum of 12 units of upper-division electives from one of the following three concentrations:

Bachelor’s Degree in Chinese Studies

The Bachelor of Arts program in Chinese Studies at CSULB is designed to provide students with linguistic and cultural preparation, supported by international perspectives and understanding of humanities for personal, socio-political, and literary-intellectual development, as well as for economic self-sufficiency in the ever-intertwining world of a global economy. The degree program is a major intended to educate and produce graduates who will have communicative proficiency, critical thinking skills, socio-cultural understanding, and literary sensibility for intercultural communication. The degree program will also provide students with opportunity and preparation to pursue a careers involving the Pacific Rim nations, and go on to graduate, or on to professional programs in fields such as Art, International Affairs, Business Administration, History, Literature, Law, Journalism, Public Administration, or Education.

Requirements beginning in Fall 2014
A minimum of 38 units is required, including at least 15 units earned in residence at CSULB. CHIN 101 and 102 are prerequisite to the major and may be satisfied by appropriate high school preparation or by examination. Required courses include 23 units in core courses and 15 units in electives from the following two groups:

Bachelor’s Degree in Japanese

The Bachelor of Arts program in Japanese at CSULB is designed to provide students with linguistic and cultural preparation supported by international perspectives and understanding of humanities for personal, social, intellectual and cognitive development as well as development of skills for economic self-sufficiency in the ever-intertwining world of global economy.

The program is different from a traditional literature-oriented language program. It emphasizes pragmatic language studies aiming for acquisition of communication skills through communication-oriented and content-based instruction. The program provides knowledge of language and culture to develop appropriate understanding and attitudes for intercultural communication.

Students with background in Japanese language competency gained through home use or through primary or secondary school work in the U.S. or Japan must take a placement test administered by the Department.

Requirements beginning in Fall 2014

A minimum of 36 units is required, including at least 15 units earned in residence at CSULB. JAPN 201 and 202 are prerequisite to the major and may be satisfied by appropriate high school preparation or by examination.

AAAS 492 Senior Research Seminar (3)- Prerequisites: Upper-division standing in Asian Studies, Japanese, Chinese Studies or Asian American Studies programs; Students must have scored 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Examination or completed the necessary portfolio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone.

Single Subject Credential in Japanese

The Japanese subject matter credential program at CSU Long Beach is intended to produce educators prepared in teaching Japanese with the communication proficiency, critical thinking skills, and sociocultural understanding essential for effective intercultural communication as well as pedagogical knowledge and training in teaching Japanese to diverse populations in our society.

Core Requirements

Twenty-four (24) upper division units selected from the following four areas:

Language: JAPN 301, 302, 311, and 312;

Linguistics: JAPN 461;

Literature: JAPN 471 plus 421 or JAPN 370;

Culture: JAPN 451.

Electives: a total of 6 units selected from at least two different areas in consultation with a program advisor based on the student’s background interest, and teaching plans.

Language: JAPN 385,421, and 422;

Linguistics: JAPN 462,463 and 481;

Literature: JAPN 370 and 371;

Culture: JAPN 350,452,453 or 492.

Variable Subjects: JAPN 490 and 497.

A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses accepted for the Japanese program. Refer to the Single Subject Teacher Education section of this Catalog or the Single Subject Credential Program website www.ced.csulb.edu/single-subject for a description of the professional preparation requirements, courses, and application procedures.
Prospective students should consult the Japanese Advisor and the Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Program Advisor early to plan their program